Dagenham & Redbridge have reported an allegation to the police of racist abuse made towards one of their players by an opponent.

A statement from the League Two club said the alleged incident involved the Dagenham defender Gavin Hoyte and an unnamed Rochdale player during Saturday's match between the sides. Hoyte also reported it to the match referee Steve Rushton.

In their statement, Dagenham said Rushton had informed the Football Association of the allegation. Dagenham added: "The game against Rochdale was championed as a 'Daggers Against Racism Family Fun Day' and it is deeply disappointing that this incident has tarnished the day. The club will fully support Gavin Hoyte during the investigation and has complete faith in his honesty and integrity."

A Metropolitan police spokesman said: "We can confirm that we have received an allegation of racial abuse in relation to the football match between Dagenham & Redbridge and Rochdale that took place on Saturday, January 12."